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Hearts & Minds… The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms…
July 4, 2025 by Laura Heilenman · Leave a Comment
One of the 1st lessons I learned as a teacher later served me well as a parent… the most important thing you need to accomplish when trying to unify any group to accomplish any task is to create “by in” and the only way to create lasting “by in” is to “win hearts and minds”. With our children, Guy & I meticulously laid out a family ethos and then instructed, molded & cajoled till we finally had the “by in” we needed for a healthy functioning family. In what seemed like the blink of an eye, we were sending the little birds into the wide world to intentionally build their own nests. Apparently, Thomas Jefferson had learned the same lessons before he composed The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms. The monumental, world changing struggle to come would need people who were true believers and who could articulate the American struggle as a defense of natural rights and liberties, not outright rebellion. THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL on July 29, 1775 includes an entire front page of this imperative precursor to the Declaration of Independence, demonstrating “winning hearts and minds” in its most eloquent and effective form. What better way to celebrate Independence Day than by focusing on the document which planted those very 1st seeds. Below is a link to the entire writing for you to enjoy. Happy Independence Day to all!!! & GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!
The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
Where History Comes Alive (Part 1)… Savannah in the mid-18th century…
November 26, 2021 by LauraH · Leave a Comment
People often say a trip to Israel brings Scripture to life as you walk in the same dust Christ did. Now that is a journey at the top of my bucket list! Until I get to check this one off, living on the East Coast gives me many similar opportunities albeit to a lesser degree. Standing on a spot where people who exuded bravery and conviction stood so many years before, is a moving and inspirational experience every time. One of my favorite locations is Savannah Ga. The Historical District has something for everyone, from history overviews and current culture to stunning architecture and sweeping landscapes. Reading stories of those 1st fearless Georgia Settlers in an APPLEBEE’S ORIGINAL WEEKLY JOURNAL dated September 15, 1733 brings the dreams of James Edward Oglethorpe to life and motivates a lover of history to embrace the challenges of their time. Moments like this help to satiate my passion to see the world until I can complete my bucket list.